Kiwi Birth Tales
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A collection of Kiwi Mums & Dads sharing their Pregnancy and Birth tales, giving a snapshot of birthing experiences in New Zealand. This podcast has been created to share a range of birth stories informing, supporting, and comforting families - to be, new or seasoned. You'll likely laugh, cry and learn something new while finding common experiences with these Kiwi Families.
Kiwi Birth Tales
7h ago
This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Huggies NZ.
In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Shannon. Some of the topics we cover:
Unplanned pregnancy early in relationship
Not enjoying being pregnant
Pregnancy care (acupuncture)
Planning a home birth
Spontaneous labour at home
Home birth
Tear / stitches repaired at home
Breastfeeding challenges
Exclusively pumping
Mental health
Mum guilt
Expressing colostrum
Please seek support for any mental health concerns, some helpful links are below:
Mental Health in Pregnancy
Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Aotearoa
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Kiwi Birth Tales
1w ago
This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Your Birth Project, create your best birth here.
In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Kate. Some of the topics we cover:
Miscarriage / Pregnancy Loss
OBGYN care
Midwifery care
Induction - reduced movement
Emergency C-section
Breastfeeding challenges
Failure to thrive
Low Muscle tone
Roving eye movements
Genetic testing
IVF
Embryo transfers
Elective C-sections
Twisted Uterus
Put under General Anaesthetic post-birth
Cosleeping
Please seek support for any mental health concerns, some helpful links are below:
Mental Heal ..read more
Kiwi Birth Tales
2w ago
This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Your Birth Project, create your best birth here.
In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Lauren. Some of the topics we cover:
Tracking Cycles
Early Pregnancy Losses
Low HCG on blood tests
NIPT
Early pregnancy symptoms
Acupunture
Birth Plans
Ina May Gaskin - A Guide to Childbirth
Your Birth Project Hypnobirthing Course
Hatched Antenatal in-person course
Spontaneous water breaking - 38 weeks (PROM)
Misoprostol induction due to labour not progressing
Mindset in labour
Quick progression after no progression
Positive birth sto ..read more
Kiwi Birth Tales
3w ago
This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Your Birth Project, create your best birth here.
In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Gemma. Some of the topics we cover:
Positive Birth Stories
Birth Centre Births
Stretch and Sweeps
Spontaneous labour
Moxibustion
Acupuncture
Youngest Cosmetic Injection in NZ
Returning to work postpartum
Breastfeeding experiences
Family support
Moving from Auckland to Tauranga
Please seek support for any mental health concerns, some helpful links are below:
Mental Health in Pregnancy
Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Aotearoa
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Kiwi Birth Tales
3w ago
This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Your Birth Project, create your best birth here.
In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Jess. Some of the topics we cover:
Weight Loss Surgery
Endometriosis
PCOS
Hyperemesis gravidarum
Pregnancy Challenges
PUPPPS Rash
Spontaneous Labour
Baby in distress
Emergency Csection
Csection Recovery
Breastfeeding challenges
Please seek support for any mental health concerns, some helpful links are below:
Mental Health in Pregnancy
Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Aotearoa
Plunket - Dads Mental Health
Little Shadow - Private Coun ..read more
Kiwi Birth Tales
1M ago
This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Luxe Care NZ you can find them on Instagram @luxecarenz
In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Madison. Some of the topics we cover:
Hyperemesis gravidarum
OBGYN maternity care
Induction
Epidural
Small for gestational age (SGA) babies
Complications in second pregnancy
Fetal medicine referral
Positive hospital births
Birth Care for postpartum support
21-month age gap
Please seek support for any mental health concerns, some helpful links are below:
Mental Health in Pregnancy
Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Aotearoa
Plun ..read more
Kiwi Birth Tales
1M ago
In this bonus episode of Kiwi Birth Tales hear from host Jordyn about life updates, trying for a baby and postpartum tips ahead of this week's birth story ep!
Please seek support for any mental health concerns, some helpful links are below:
Mental Health in Pregnancy
Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Aotearoa
Plunket - Dads Mental Health
Little Shadow - Private Counselling NZ
Your Birth Project Online Hypnobirthing Course
Find me @kiwibirthtales and @yourbirthproject
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Kiwi Birth Tales
2M ago
This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Your Birth Project.
In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Asha. Some of the topics we cover:
Trying to fall pregnant
Tracking cycles
Em Snell / Online Pilates
Your Birth Project Hypnobirthing Course
Spontaneous water breaking
Misoprostol induction
Birth Pool
No tearing
Lactation Consultant
Please seek support for any mental health concerns, some helpful links are below:
Mental Health in Pregnancy
Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Aotearoa
Plunket - Dads Mental Health
Little Shadow - Private Counselling NZ
Your Birth P ..read more
Kiwi Birth Tales
2M ago
This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Bloom Birth Pools,
In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Tegan. Some of the topics we cover:
Antenatal course: Nest
Hypnobirthing Course: Your Birth Project
Book: Ina May Gaskin a Guide to Childbirth
Initially planning a Hospital Birth, changed mind to Homebirth
Covid Lockdowns
Spontaneous labour
Birth in Pool at Home
Breastfeeding challenges
Nipple Shield
Bloom Birth Pools (Business)
Find Tegan and Bloom Birth Pools on social media: Instagram @bloom.birthpools
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Kiwi Birth Tales
3M ago
This episode of Kiwi Birth Tales is proudly brought to you by Pure Mama, my absolute favourite pregnancy skincare brand (that I haven't stopped using 2 years after our second baby).
In this episode of Kiwi Birth Tales, I speak to Jess. Some of the topics we cover:
Rotationplasty Amputation as a child
Endometriosis
Endometriosis removal surgery
Miscarriage in first pregnancy
Heavy bleeding with pregnancy loss
Anxiety in pregnancy after loss
TTC journey
OBGYN care
NIPT
Antenatal course: Nest
Hypnobirthing Course: Your Birth Project
Book: Expecting Better
Stretch and Sweep
Spontaneous labour
T ..read more